❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the Department of Transport's membership in the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), including rationale, decision-making, cost, and benefits. The answer provides justification based on networking, topical discussions, and access to high-level speakers.
AnsweredQoN 3908Legislative Council
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I refer to the Department of Transport's membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, and ask: (a) why is the department a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (b) who made the decision to have the department become a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (c) how much does the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia cost the department; and (d) what tangible benefits has the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia delivered to the department?
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Answered
12 May 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
51 days
(a) The Department of Transport is a member of CEDA due to its diverse range of high level networking opportunities with both businesses and government in Western Australia. It encourages and enables participation in topical discussions, particularly around transport and infrastructure in Perth.
(b) The Director General Transport, in consultation with Corporate Executive members.
(c) $6 930 – with membership reviewed on an annual basis.
(d) Access to high level national and international speakers, stakeholders. Also, the opportunity to actively be a part of the State’s economic development through presentations and ongoing debate with leaders of industry is invaluable.
(b) The Director General Transport, in consultation with Corporate Executive members.
(c) $6 930 – with membership reviewed on an annual basis.
(d) Access to high level national and international speakers, stakeholders. Also, the opportunity to actively be a part of the State’s economic development through presentations and ongoing debate with leaders of industry is invaluable.
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